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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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